In Honor of Douglas Adams's 60th Birthday...

Douglas Adams would have been 60 today.  In honor of his birthday, pick up his hilarious sci-fi novel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.   This novel, the first in a series, is a laugh out loud funny account of what happens when the earth is destroyed and earthling Arthur Dent just happens to hitchhike onto to an alien spacecraft right at the end of the world, with his good friend and also alien Ford Prefect.  What follows is the account of Arthur's journey as he travels the galaxy encountering a crazy cast of characters as well as another earthling, Tricia McMillan, who he also happened to meet at a party and asked out, before the end of the earth.  Click here to find The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at the Library.

If you have already read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, did you also know that there was this awesomely well-done movie adaptation of the book?

  

Click here to find the movie, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, at the Library.

Also, if you just so happen to be a super fan of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (like me) try out this super awesome Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Infocom Adventure game, found on douglasadams.com.  Click here to find the game, it's a role playing game taking cues from the book and you have to try to stay alive, despite the end of the world and hitchhiking your way through the galaxy, just like Arthur Dent.

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian

Twilight Extravaganza tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow at the Library for the Twilight Extravaganza, from 4 - 6 p.m. Your invitation to the wedding of the century has arrived! The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 film is in theaters at midnight, and we are celebrating. Volturi, Vampires, Werewolves, and Humans are invited to get dressed in their finest and join us for food, crafts, trivia, and fun. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and several other categories.  Click here to find the Twilight Extravaganza on our events calendar and register for the program!

 

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian

The Hunger Games trailer

It's here and it looks awesome!  I don't want to wait until March...

 

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian

10 Reviews by You

	The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games is a story that is packed with adventure and excitement.  I couldn't even put the book down.  It's also frightening and a loving book.  I think that whoever picks up this book will truly love it and won't want to put it down. review submitted by Alexandra
	Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins surprised me by being an amazing sequel to The Hunger Games. I had high expectations for this book and they were achieved. Katniss and all her friends are back when the government decides to do a special edition hunger games, a challenge for the champions. With the government in more chaos than ever, will Katniss survive? reviewed submitted by Samantha
	Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris This story was exciting and a good read.  It's about a princess named Marigold forming a friendship with commoner Christian.  Christian lives in a cave with his friend Ed.  He finds work in the castle, reveals his identity to Marigold, and uncovers the plot Mother Olympia is planning (she is evil). review submitted by Katie
	The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan This book tells the story of Sadie and Carter Kane, siblings who, after their mother's death, were separated.  Now, on Christmas Day, one of two days they can meet, they witness their father's capture by Set, and Egyptian God.  This sets off a journey to find out who they really are and to learn to master their powers, all while trying to save their dad.  I really liked this book because it combines Egyptian mythology with adventure and excitement.  I recommend this book for anyone interested in mythology. review submitted by Ellen
	ttyl by Lauren Myracle ttyl is a book that teen girls would like.  It has some problems that girls might understand.  It was in a cool format like AIM.  If I was to rate this book, I would rate it 5 stars.  It's got a lot of things happening and it makes you feel like you're really IMing someone. review submitted by Isabella
	Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard Pretty Little Liars is a story of five girls entering 7th grade.  Then one goes missing.  Four years later they find her, well, her body.  Could Ali's death bring Spencer, Aria, Hannah, and Emily closer to the fact that Ali is haunting them, or does someone know their deepest secrets? review submitted by Emma
	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 To start the conclusion of the epic Harry Potter series, we find our heroes at a beach house with a goblin named Griphook.  They find out where one of the last horcruxes is and set off to find it.  Meanwhile, everyone is preparing for the battle between Harry and Voldemort.  This movie is a definite must see because of the action and amazing battles. This movie is rated PG-13. review submitted by Flynn
	Jinx by Meg Cabot I thought this was a really good book for people who enjoy magic, and somewhat romance novels.  A girl nicknamed Jinx, for her bad luck, moved in with her aunt and uncle to escape a stalker.  Her cousin Tory is determined to ruin Jinx's life only because Jinx has magical powers and Tory doesn't.  All I'm going to say is, did Jinx really escape horror by coming to New York, or did she walk right into it? review submitted by Pooja
	Monte Carlo (2011) I saw the movie Monte Carlo! It was about a girl who wanted to go on a trip to Monte Carlo. She finally goes with some of her work friends. It was a great movie and any age can see it. This movie is rated PG. review submitted by Haley
	The Sword Thief by Peter Larangis (The 39 Clues, book 3) The third 39 Clues book was a thrilling, action-packed clue-hunting book.  I'd recommend this series to anyone who loves quick books with a ton of suspense. review submitted by Sara

10 Reviews by You

	Wish You Were Deadby Todd Strasser Strasser does a fantastic job combining a romance, detective, and horror story in his action-packed novel, Wish You Were Dead.  This book was packed with detail, and there were no dull parts where the scene had nothing to do with the book.  I adored this novel and would recommend this to anyone who loves a good read! review submitted by Cara
	Sabotaged by Margaret Peterson Haddix This sequel in the Found series was fun and exciting to read.  Once again, the two teens, Jonah and Katherine, are helping other kids find their original place in time.  A girl named Andrea has discovered that she is actually Virginia Dare, an important person in history.  This trio (and a dog) go through a great adventure to uncover Andrea's true life. review submitted by Michael
	Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham When a man is accused of murdering his wife, Theo Boone wants to hear about it all.  But then, a surprising friend of Theo's tells him something he saw that would change the case.  I give this book a 5, however, most of the book moves slowly. review submitted by Flynn
	Matched by Ally Condie Can you imagine living in a world where the government decides everything?  Who you marry, what you eat, when you eat, and when you die.  Well, that's how Cassia lives.  Even though she is matched with her best friend, she starts to fall in love with someone else.  Will Cassia beat the society and marry Ky or will the government beat Cassia and have her marry Xander? review submitted by Paige
	The Last Song This movie is one of many that I can watch over and over and over again.  It's a little like the classic romance movie, but there are a few twists in the storyline that make seeing the movie worthwhile. This movie is rated PG. review submitted by Jenny
	The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan The Egyptian God of chaos, Apophis, is rising and Carter and Sadie Kane have to save the world...again.  Attempting to find the sacred scrolls of Ra, this family adventure is full of action, magic, and a farting camel.  I would call it a must-read for anyone. review submitted by Michael
	Juicy Gossip by Erin Downing Jenna is the school newspaper editor and when she hears that since no one is reading the paper they are going to shut it down, Jenna starts writing the gossip she hears in the mall while working at her father's shop Juice-It.  But all this writing is making her popular and her friends is getting farther away and away. review submitted by Feba
	That Was Then This is Now by S.E. Hinton This book was very enjoyable to read.  It was a little sad and disappointing at the end, but it also taught some very good lessons.  I would recommend this book to all teens who are looking for something good to read. review submitted by Jackie
	Coco Chanel I thought this fantastic view of Chanel's life was outstanding.  Coco Chanel shows how a girl named Gabrielle Chanel was named Coco after a French song.  It focuses on her life and her love life, and how one man inspired her to pursue her passion. This movie is rated PG. review submitted by Kosha
	The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan In this action-packed novel, someone steals Zeus's lightning bolt and Zeus believes in was Poseidon.  Percy Jackson, being Poseidon's son must find and return the stolen lightning bolt to Zeus by the summer solstice.  If he fails, there will be a huge was between the Gods... review submitted by Matt

Movie News--Updates on Teen Books in Pop Culture

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the movie rights for Colleen Houck's novel Tiger's Curse have been bought by the production company Ineffable Pictures.  However, production probably won't start for a couple of years.  Tiger's Curse centers on Kelsey, who takes a temporary summer job with a circus caring for a white tiger.  As her bond with the tiger grows, Kelsey is asked to accompany the tiger to a preserve in India.  Once there, Kelsey discovers that there is a curse on this tiger and it is really a 300 year old Indian prince.  Together, Kelsey and the prince take a dangerous quest to break the curse.

 

MTV.com is reporting that te production company Lionsgate has bought the rights to Patrick Ness' Chaos Walking series.  Lionsgate is the studio that is currently behind the movie production of The Hunger Games trilogy, so apparently they like their futuristic end of the world series!  The first book in the Chaos Walking series is The Knife of Never Letting Go.  Set in the future on a distant planet that has been settled by humans, a war with the alien inhabitants has left the human men with the "Noise" or the ability to hear each others thoughts.  Todd Hewitt is the youngest man in his settlement where all the women have been killed.  Todd is forced to flee his settlement when he discovers a silence, or a young girl about his age.  Together Todd and Viola are on the run from the men of Todd's settlement and are searching the planet for a safe settlement to take them in.

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian

10 Reviews by You

	Secretariat I saw the movie Secretariat, which was really good. It is a true story about a horse named Secretariat who competes in horse races all over and tries to win. I would definitely recommend this movie to everyone no matter the age... It is rated PG and is a really good true story about the life of owning horses. It just came out on DVD recently and I just saw it for the first time. review submitted by Haley
	Miss Congeniality Miss Congeniality is a hilarious Sandra Bullock movie.  It has action, violence, humor, fashion, and a girly touch.  I'd recommend this movie to a group of girls that want to laugh out loud.  That's a wrap! review submitted by Sara
	Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull Keys to the Demon Prison is the fifth book in the Fablehaven series This book was about an adventure that two teenagers went on that get them mixed into a magical world with evil demons lurking about.  They team uo with magical creatures to stop the opening of Zzyzx, the demon prison.  I really like this book because it was practically overflowing with action, adventure, humor, heroism, and fun. review submitted by Michael
	A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah In this amazing autobiography of the author's unfortunate childhood in Sierra Leone, he finds himself in the middle of a civil war.  When his family perishes by the rebels, he is forced to become a boy soldier in order to survive.  This book will make you want to keep reading until the very end. review submitted by Brian
	Swim the Fly by Don Calame Swim the Fly is about three friends who want to get better at swimming so they can impress a girl.  It was a good story and a quick read. review submitted by Eric
	Prom Kings and Drama Queens by Dorian Cirrone I thought the book Prom Kings and Drama Queens was very good.  Once I started, it was hard to stop, and it made me feel good at the end.  At the beginning, the main character almost gets arrested.  The way she deals with this surprised me.  Also, she has to make a hard decision towards the end of the book, that I wasn't expecting. review submitted by Ivanka
	Answer Book: fast facts about our world by the National Geographic Society If you dream about learning more, like me, the Answer Book is perfect for you.  Whether you want to read about maps, space, human history, or life on earth, the Answer Book has it all.  I think it is unique because not only does it talk about earth in the past and today, but it also has an atlas in the back and tells you how to get more information about what you're reading online.  I would recommend this for fifth graders to adults who want to know more about the world around them. review submitted by Matthew
	Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready Shade is the story of a girl who lives in a world where everyone sees ghosts, everyone, that is, who were born after the Shift.  After her boyfriend dies, Aura has a hard time letting his ghost go, while she starts having feelings for the new student at her school.  Shade is an exciting story that's hard to put down, especially when the secret of the Shift is revealed. review submitted by Natalie
	Vampire Diaries: Stefan's diaries: v. 1: Origins by L.J. Smith Stefan Salvatore lived in Mystic Falls with his father and his brother, Damon.  When he meets Katherine, his life turns upside down and he betrays his family.  While there is mysterious killings, Stefan finds out Katherine's big secret.  What does he do? review submitted by Stephanie
	The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton This suspenseful mystery surprised me with twists and turns at every corner.  The main character is trying to finish discovering her grandmother Nell's past, that leads her from Australia to the Cornish coast.  This novel was a thrilling read, but was often hard to follow as it changed perspective every chapter.  Four Stars. review submitted by Elizabeth

10 Reviews by You

	Mister Monday by Garth Nix Arthur Penhaligon was a normal kid until one Monday when he was given a strange key.  The key helped him breath because he had asthma and the key led him to a place called the House.  In the House, Arthur's adventure takes off with his friend Suzy.  I would recommend this book and it's series to anyone. review submitted by Madeline
	Soul Surfer Soul Surfer, the movie, was a really good. It was a true movie based on a girl who lost one of her arms while surfing. She was so determined to continue even with one arm and she did it. It was really good but sad because a shark bit her and made her arm bleed.  She has continued to surf even without an arm in competitions. review submitted by Haley
	Switched by Jessica Wollman This was a very good book.  It was about a poor girl who wanted to go to college (but didn't have the money) meeting a rich girl who didn't like school.  They switched places to have what they each wanted. review submitted by Katie
	Exodus by Julie Bertagna Exodus is the story of what life could be like in the future.  The icecaps melted and most of the world was flooded.  This makes you wonder whether we are on the brink of a world like that.  It's a very good story and is scary to think that we may have to deal with this in the future. review submitted by Natalie
	Indie Girl by Kavita Daswani An Indian girl wants to be a fashion reporter, so she babysits the famous reporter Aaralyn Taylor's son, hoping that it will let her get into an internship.  The story is how she struggles to get Aaralyn to like her. review submitted by Faba
	The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Mary lived all her life in feat of the Forest of Hands and Teeth behind the fence that protected her from it.  Now she must leave the security of the fence and search for a new life where she could escape the Unconsecrated.   The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a story of a dark and scary world where the dead walk alive, but also a place where hope can be found.  It is a book that is hard to put down, filled with action, love, and hope. review submitted by Natalie
	And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie I think And Then There Were None was a great book, even though I don't read mystery books that often.  And I love the twist at the end of the book. review submitted by Cody
	The Teashop Girlsby Laura Schaefer The Teashop Girls is a great book about Annie, Genna, and Zoe (the Teashop Girls) and how they have different lives.  But when the  Steeping Leaf is about to go out of business, they work together and do everything they can to save it--even if it means fighting with your best friend. review submitted by Katie
	The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan This has to be one of the best books ever.  I loved all the action, adventure, and suspense put into it.  At times I felt like I was in the story.  The characters were awesome.  They had so much personality, I wished they were real.  I can't wait until the next book. I loved it! review submitted by Keandrea
	Kiki Strike and the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller Kiki Strike is a fascinating book about a behind-kicking super-spy finding an underground city in Manhattan.  The action and comedy in it was so amazing.  I could not take my eyes off of it!  From skeletons to princesses, this book has it all.  I advise any teens from 10 years to 15 years to read this book.  It is mind blowing! review submitted by Grace

Book Trailer of the Week--I am Number Four and The Power of Six

Here's another two for one deal book trailer of the week.  Most of you have probably heard of I Am Number Four, mostly because it was made into a movie earlier this year (see my previous post).  Click here to find I am Number Four at the Library.   Here's the book's trailer:

  

The latest book in the series, The Power of Six, will be out on bookshelves on August 23.  Click here to find The Power of Six at the Library.  Here's the book  trailer that was released this past week:

 

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian

Movie and TV News-- Updates on Teen Books in Pop Culture

	Promotional posters for the CW's new fall TV program, The Secret Circle, have been released.  Click here to get to the original article and take a look at the other posters.  Also, if you haven't read L.J. Smith's The Secret Circle series, the book series this new CW TV series is based on, click here to find it in the Library.
	Andrea Cremer's second book in her Nightshade series, Wolfsbane, was just released on Tuesday.  Click here to find Wolfsbane at the Library.  If you've already finished the sequel, or just want to read ahead, EW's Shelf Life has the exclusive look at the first chapter in the third book of the series Bloodrose.  Bloodrose won't be released until February 2012, so click here and take an exclusive look!
	Scott Westerfeld announced on his blog on Monday that Uglies trilogy will be made into a movie!  Click here to find Uglies at the Library.

posted by Colleen, Teen Services Librarian